Add 27/36 and 2/60
27/36 + 2/60 is 47/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
27/36 = 27 × 5/36 × 5 = 135/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
2/60 = 2 × 3/60 × 3 = 6/180 - Add the two like fractions:
135/180 + 6/180 = 135 + 6/180 = 141/180 - 141/180 simplified gives 47/60
- So, 27/36 + 2/60 = 47/60
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